Frances Heath Hutcherson, 80, of Forest Virginia passed away on January 19, 2016 at Runk & Pratt Assisted Living at Liberty Ridge. Her family wishes to express their gratitude for the care and compassion Frances received from the staff on the second floor.
Frances was born on May 23, 1936 to the late Francis and Gladys Heath.
Frances lived her life caring for others. In addition to being the linchpin of a large and loving family, Frances (aka “Hutch”) worked twenty-three years at the Central Virginia Training Center and four years at the Laurel School providing infinitely loving and compassionate care to adults and children with disabilities. She was also a tireless caretaker for numerous friends and family members throughout her life.
Frances was the beloved wife and best friend of Jack G. Hutcherson for 62 years. She was also a loving and devoted mother to Burt Hutcherson, Tracey Hutcherson Davis, Alex Hutcherson, and Barbara Hutcherson as well as a special force in the lives of their spouses, Donna Hutcherson, Tommy Davis, Rosemary Hutcherson and Pam McAlwee. Frances was a proud “Gega” to Kristen McDaniel, Tyler Hutcherson, Megan Wolf, Devin Wolf, Miles Hutcherson, Cole Hutcherson and Cate Hutcherson as well as to two great-grandchildren, Morgan McDaniel and Fenton Hutcherson.
A Celebration of Frances’ life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Timberlake Christian Church.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.